Dr. Steven Crognale and Dr. Patricia Collins saw their first patients on April 1st, 1981. Their daughter, Dr. Melissa Crognale, grew up in the practice and joined them in 2008.
April 1st, the day Dr. Crognale and Dr. Collins saw their first Lancaster patients.
Training and memberships named by our doctors
Our story, since 1981
Many long-time patients remember her playing in the waiting room. In 2008 she followed her parents’ path and joined them, the second generation of Crognales in the practice.
Meet the doctors
Dr. Steven Crognale and Dr. Patricia Collins both earned their dental degrees at Temple University in 1979. Their daughter followed them there, and graduated with honors in 2008.
All three of our doctors serve the community by volunteering time and services to those in need.
Opened the practice with his wife, Dr. Patricia Collins, in 1981. Extensive training in implant dentistry, including a surgical course at The University of South Carolina School of Medicine, and the completed curriculum at the Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Studies. He has placed over 300 dental implants.
Temple University, DDS 1979
A one-year general practice residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, then Lancaster with her husband in 1981. She was an instructor in Radiology at Temple, and has always pursued continuing education on a variety of subjects.
Temple University, DDS 1979
Born the year the practice opened, and grew up in it. Six years at SouthEast Lancaster Health Services, three of them in the National Health Service Corps, and four international medical mission trips, to Haiti, Brazil and Guatemala.
Temple University School of Dentistry, DMD 2008, with honors
Dentistry in Lancaster, PA
General dentistry, prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, partials and dentures), implants, cosmetic dentistry and limited orthodontics, for adults and children alike.
A routine cleaning, a dental exam, an oral cancer exam and any x-rays you need, every six months. Even if it has been way too long, we will help you get right back on track.
Mainly ceramic veneers, which are strong and reflect light like a natural tooth. Tooth-colored bonding, usually in one visit. Whitening with custom-fit Opalescence trays to use at home.
After a thorough consultation, our doctors create a series of clear aligners for each phase of treatment. No wires, metal or bands, and it can adjust your bite as well as straighten your smile.
A titanium root that bonds to the jaw bone and holds a crown, a bridge or a denture. Our doctors both place and restore implants, here in the office.
Mainly porcelain crowns, for their strength and natural look. Bridges replace a missing tooth by crowning the teeth on either side. Partials and dentures too.
Bring your child in within 6 months of the arrival of their first tooth. Early preventive care is key to a long-lasting, healthy smile.
Dr. Steven Crognale has taken extensive training in implant dentistry, has restored hundreds of cases and has placed over 300 dental implants.
Every before-and-after case in the practice’s smile gallery was done by the doctors in this office, from bonding to a set of twelve porcelain veneers.
Over-the-counter whiteners can make sensitive teeth worse. We plan the whitening around your sensitivity, one patient at a time.
Chipped, cracked, spaced or discolored teeth. Bonding is one of the easiest and least expensive treatments, and is usually done in a single visit.
Children & new patients
Early preventive care is key to giving your children a long-lasting, healthy smile. At your child’s first visit, our doctors and staff do their best to make it a positive and exciting one. We will:
Our office submits nearly all insurances. We accept assignment from most insurance companies, and for PPOs and HMOs we submit the necessary forms for you.
We are OSHA and HIPAA compliant, so you never have to worry about your safety or your privacy.
Along with insurance, we also offer CareCredit financing. Please contact us with any questions, and our staff will be happy to go over them with you.
★★★★★We love it there, and that's hard to say when one goes to the dentist, so happy my kids are comfortable there also, so updated and nice receiptionist, so welcoming as soon as you enter, I highly recommend!!!!Madeline M.Patient review
★★★★★Extraordinary service every time. The front desk, hygienists and dentist are professional and friendly. Crognale Family Dentistry as cared for our children, my husband and myself for many years and we have never had an experience that has not surpassed expectations.Suzanne TGoogle review
★★★★★Always doing a wonderful painless job at keeping my teeth beautiful. Pleasant, friendly, out going staff that treat you like family. We have been going to Melissa for years and would recommend for anyone looking for great service.John David BrunsonGoogle review
★★★★★This family dentist was an absolute pleasure to go to! From the second I walked in to the moment I left every person I encountered was perfect! Dr. Melissa was the best! Thank you for everything!!!The Real Chef VicGoogle review
Common questions
Yes. Call the office on (717) 898-6068 or send the form on this page, and we will find a time that suits you. New patients can fill in the New Patient Information Form before they arrive.
Yes. We accept assignment from most insurance companies, and for PPOs and HMOs we will submit the necessary forms for you. We also offer CareCredit financing.
Brushing and flossing daily are the best care at home. Visiting twice a year lets us keep tabs on any changes and give you a proper cleaning, so keep brushing and flossing and book your visit every 6 months.
Veneers, whitening and Invisalign are all ways of improving your smile. Teeth can become yellow or worn, or you may be unhappy with gaps. We will help you work out which method is best for you.
It shouldn’t. You may feel some discomfort as your teeth shift, but the aligners are a much gentler material than the metal of traditional braces.
When you lose a tooth, the teeth around it can shift into the space, creating a crooked smile or an uncomfortable bite, and the gap can trap food and bacteria. Replacing it protects your smile and your health.
In most cases, implants are stronger than bridges. An implant replaces the tooth directly, so there is no need to disturb the teeth next to it, and it helps protect the bone.
First we confirm that you are grinding. If so, one of our dentists will likely make you a night guard to wear while you sleep, and depending on the wear, crowns can help protect the teeth that remain.
Visit us
Hours as listed on Google. Please call to confirm.
We will schedule your appointment as promptly as we can. If you are in pain, please phone instead. Please do not send private health information through this form.